L'Auberge du Roi Gradlon
Gobelins, Paris
Restaurant in Paris, France
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book L'Auberge du Roi Gradlon for an easy, low-pressure Paris meal rather than a credentials-driven destination dinner. It suits a date or small celebration when convenience and a calmer format matter more than published awards, named dishes, or a clearly defined cuisine category.
About L'Auberge du Roi Gradlon
Should you book L'Auberge du Roi Gradlon in Paris right now? Consider it if the goal is a direct meal in Paris with known opening hours and a smart casual dress expectation, rather than a choice built around published awards, chef details, or a documented dining format.
The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday, and asks for smart casual dress.
A better fit for relaxed occasions than high-stakes dining
For a date, small celebration, or easy meal, L'Auberge du Roi Gradlon may make sense if the schedule works: Tuesday through Saturday from 12–2 PM and 7–11 PM. Its hours give it both lunch and dinner possibilities on those days, while Sunday and Monday are not options.
Details about the restaurant are limited. It does not specify cuisine style, chef, price tier, seat count, or named signature dish, so this should not be treated as a research-heavy food pilgrimage. Book it when the priority is a Paris meal with known hours and smart casual expectations, not when the table needs to impress on credentials alone.
How to decide against other options
If you want to compare options before committing, you can also look at Otto or Simone, Le Resto. Use those comparisons to check which listing gives you the clearest fit for your occasion, since details for L'Auberge du Roi Gradlon are limited.
For another meal-out possibility, Sourire Le Restaurant is also worth comparing. If the brief is simply to secure a Paris table during its service hours without turning the decision into a major project, L'Auberge du Roi Gradlon remains a practical option to consider.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 12–2 PM, 7–11 PM
- Location
- 36 Bd Arago, 75013 Paris, France
- Website
- aubergeduroigradlon.fr
- Phone
- +33145354871
The take
The Take
The Vibe
L'Auberge du Roi Gradlon reads like a neighbourhood institution: low-key, warm and quietly charming rather than theatrical. The auberge tradition includes informal hospitality, a room that 'already knows' its regulars and an atmosphere built around repeat comfort. Located on a working residential stretch of Boulevard Arago, the restaurant feels rooted in local rhythms; the tone is calm and familiar, inviting diners who prefer understated, reliable French cooking in an intimate setting rather than the high-drama, reservation-driven houses of the more touristic arrondissements.
Best For
This is a place for relaxed, evening dining when you want an intimate, local experience rather than a show. Tuesday-evening regulars and a compact dining room make it a cozy dinner destination for a quiet date night or a celebration among people who value dependable, homey French cooking. Its neighbourhood character also makes it well suited to repeat visits: diners come back for comforting classics and the steady, unpretentious service that defines an auberge-style meal.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the regional and classic specialties that the auberge is known for: the house signatures listed, kig ha farz, kouign-amann and fondant au chocolat, are reliable choices that represent the kitchen's strengths. The menu is geared toward regulars, so favor traditional preparations. Evening service tends to be the focus of the dining room; because tables fill with the same local clientele, consider booking or arriving early if you're aiming for a Tuesday or other evening.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and warm with dark wood interiors evoking sea spray, in an elegant vaulted cellar.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- kig ha farz
- kouign-amann
- fondant au chocolat
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 36 Bd Arago, 75013 Paris, France
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 12–2 PM, 7–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 12–2 PM, 7–11 PM
- Thursday
- 12–2 PM, 7–11 PM
- Friday
- 12–2 PM, 7–11 PM
- Saturday
- 12–2 PM, 7–11 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Simone, Le Resto., Farm to table, €€
- Otto, Modern Cuisine, €€
- Bistro V, Notable alternative
- Le Languedoc, Notable alternative
- Sourire Le Restaurant, Modern Cuisine, €€€
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Choose L'Auberge du Roi Gradlon when ease and location matter more than advance research. Against Simone, Le Resto. and Otto, it is less clearly defined: Simone gives you a farm-to-table lane at €€, while Otto gives you modern cuisine at €€. Those two are stronger picks when the group wants to understand the food style before booking.
For a higher-spend occasion, Sourire Le Restaurant is the more deliberate choice at €€€, especially if the meal needs to feel polished from the start. Bistro V and Le Languedoc are better cross-shops when the brief is classic Paris dining without relying on a modern-cuisine label.
The decision is simple: book L'Auberge du Roi Gradlon for a practical neighborhood-style meal in Paris; choose Otto or Simone when cuisine category matters; move to Sourire Le Restaurant when the occasion justifies a clearer step up in spend and polish.
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Compare L'Auberge du Roi Gradlon
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L'Auberge du Roi Gradlon | Paris | No published awards | ||
| Simone, Le Resto. | Paris | Farm to table | €€ | No published awards |
| Otto | Paris | Modern Cuisine | €€ | Michelin Guide Germany 2026Star Wine Lists 20262026 OAD Casual in Europe Recommended2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Bistro V | Paris | No published awards | ||
| Le Languedoc | Paris | No published awards | ||
| Sourire Le Restaurant | Paris | Modern Cuisine | €€€ | Michelin Guide France & Monaco 20262025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to L'Auberge du Roi Gradlon?
The dress code is smart casual. Neat, relaxed clothing should fit the expectation better than either very formal dress or overly casual wear.
How far ahead should I book L'Auberge du Roi Gradlon?
Specific booking lead time is not available. Check availability around its opening hours: Tuesday through Saturday from 12–2 PM and 7–11 PM. The restaurant is closed Sunday and Monday.
What should a first-timer know about L'Auberge du Roi Gradlon?
It is a Paris restaurant offering service Tuesday through Saturday at lunch and dinner, and it is closed Sunday and Monday. The dress code is smart casual.
